Knowledge of the methods and techniques of theater art, costume, and set design.

Knowledge of theater history, as related to design periods.

Ability to create and execute ideas by means of special art techniques.

Ability to visualize art and express sensitivity to style and period design.

Skill in the use of colors, fabrics, plastics, wood, and other materials for production
of sets, costumes, puppets, and stage props.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Discusses artistic needs and desired effects for theater production with director
and/or producer and creates backgrounds, decorative pieces, and props for use on stage.

Operates hand and power tools in construction of scenery and props, mixes paints,
paints construction scenery and props, and receives approval of finished product from
director and/or producer.

Coordinates the use of theater facility by negotiating and contracting with director,
planning necessary support services, preparing media advertisements, contacting promoters
and representatives of civic and professional groups, supervising ticket sales, and
arranging for needed maintenance of equipment, tools, and facility.

Coordinates production schedules with rehearsal schedules to meet work and performance
deadlines.

Provides input to director and/or producer concerning solutions of production and
technical problems

Utilizes electronic and/or mechanical devices to produce desired effects, and utilizes
plastics, foams, and related materials in construction of special effects, such as
masks and puppet faces.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree with a major in art, theater
arts or related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting
purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER
JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE
BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL
OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

The formal education equivalent of a master's degree with a major in art, theater
arts, or related field.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Theater Arts Technical Supervisor is responsible for theater art design and schedule
coordination for theater productions at an institution of higher education. This position
is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal
conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant
in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check
information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with
state and federal law.

Arkansas Tech University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It
is the policy of this university not to discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, sex, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of
service.

If you have questions about this position or your application submission, please call
the Office of Human Resources at 479-968-0396. If you desire to submit a resume in
addition to your application for this position, please submit via email to: hr@atu.edu